Tamar Villas is in Plymstock, Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL9 7PF is located in the Plymstock Radford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tamar Villas, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 7PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL9 7PE, PL9 7QJ, PL9 7PX, PL9 7RT, PL9 7PD, PL9 7RR, PL9 7PB, PL9 7PJ, PL9 7LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL9 7PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 51.8% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 44.2% | 48.2% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.9% | 27.5% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 50.9% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4% | 10.6% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 15% | 9.2% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 47.4% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 38.2% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 15.9% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 21.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 29.3% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 98.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 98.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 98.2% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tamar Villas was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.2% lower than the Plymstock Radford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tamar Villas has the 10th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Plymstock Radford and the 120th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Tamar Villas, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-02-17 | £354,508 |
| 5 Tamar Villas, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2016-08-01 | £440,019 |
| 7 Tamar Villas, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-03-17 | £420,637 |
| 5 Tamar Villas, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-09-16 | £428,454 |
| 3 Tamar Villas, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2007-02-23 | £258,882 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oreston Community Academy Oreston Road , Plymstock PL9 7JY | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pomphlett Primary School Howard Road , Plymstock PL9 7ES | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hooe Primary Academy Hooe Road , Hooe PL9 9RG | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Rock Primary School Embankment Road , PL4 9JF | 4out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goosewell Primary Academy Goosewell Road , Plymstock PL9 9HD | 2out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Dean School Charnhill Way , Elburton PL9 8ES | 2out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 3,353 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 4,649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 5,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | - not rated | 4,046 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 3,074 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 3,242 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 3,487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,901 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Plymouth Mail Centre, Breakwater Road | 459 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1 Pomphlett Road | 489 yd | |
| Blitz Coffee Shop and Cafe | 251b Dean Cross Road | 630 yd | |
| Costa | Unit A, 29 The Broadway | 742 yd | |
| Dee Dee's Family Cafe | Units 29-34, Sugar Mill Industrial Estate, Billacombe Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Peter | 68 Pomphlett Road | 447 yd | |
| Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, The Quay | 646 yd | |
| Eighteen 87 | Morley Arms, 4 Billacombe Road | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wah Tien Chinese Restaurant | 1 Radford Park Road | 594 yd | |
| Saffron | 11D Radford Park Road | 594 yd | |
| Smithys | 11 Radford Park Road | 594 yd | |
| Silver Dragon | 255 Dean Cross Road | 630 yd | |
| Plymstock Fish Bar | 248 Dean Cross Road | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 15 Pomphlett Road | 489 yd | |
| Iceland Ltd | 22 The Broadway | 727 yd | |
| Iceland at The Range | Units 29-34, Sugar Mill Industrial Estate, Billacombe Road | 760 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 11 Horn Cross Road | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oreston Recreation Ground Thornyville Villas | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Forresters Field (Closed) Foresters Road | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Plymstock Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Rocky Park Road | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Curves (Plymstock) 13C 13C RADFORD PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Deans Cross Park Dean Cross Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 621 yd |
| Plymstock School Sports Centre Church Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,007 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 40.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.